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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

The Fifty Bookish Questions Tag

I had the urge to do a tag because they make me happy and I found this one that looked like fun. I hope you all find this tag as fun as I do and if you'd like to participate link your answers in the comments.Enjoy!!

1. What was the last book you read?Confess by Colleen Hoover.2. Was it a good one?Phenomenal.

3. What made it good?Uh, it was written by Colleen Hoover, duh.

4. Would you recommend it to other people?Absolutely!!

5. How often do you read?It depends. Sometimes I go through a book slump and don't read at all, sometimes I read a pretty good amount, and other times I can't stop reading.

6. Do you like to read?

No, not really my think. Geesh.7. What was the last bad book you read?

Hmm...it's been a while, to be honest I can't even think of one.

8. What made you dislike it?...9. Do you wish to be a writer?I would love to be a writer.10. Has any book ever influenced you greatly?Oh yes, The Fault in Our Stars by John Green and It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover.

11. Do you read fan fiction?No I haven't but Tasha from Tashapolis on YouTube has made me interested in getting into it. Oh wait, isn't Fifty Shades fan fiction? I have read that.

12. Do you write fan fiction?Nope but I think it could be fun.

13. What's your favorite book?The Fault in Our Stars of course.

14. What's your least favorite book?I don't know if it's my least favorite book but I did not like Isla & The Happily Ever After.

15. Do you prefer physical books or ready on a device (like a kindle)?I go through phases with that one too. Sometimes I like my kindle because it's easier to read in bed but I really love holding a physical book and seeing the progress I've made.16. When did you learn to read?I think I was pretty young but I can't give you an exact age.

17. What is your favorite book you had to read in school?No doubt, The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. If you haven't read that book you should definitely check it out. It's so so good.

18. What is your favorite book series?I still really love the Twilight saga but I also love the Shopaholic series.

19. Who is your favorite author?Colleen Hoover.

20. What is your favorite genre?Probably New Adult or anything Contemporary.21. Who is your favorite character in a book series?

Augustus Waters fo life.

22. Has a book ever transported you somewhere else?Isn't that the point of reading?23. Which book do you wish had a sequel?Jay Crownover once said that she wouldn't write a direct sequel to her books because she didn't want to put her characters through any more and that really changed my perspective on sequels. Of course I'd like to read more about the characters that I love but I also don't want them to go through any more trouble.24. Which book do you wish DIDN'T have a sequel?Hmm...I wish Divergent was a standalone.

25. How long does it take you to read a book?It really depends on the size of the book and how good it is, but usually not to long.

26. Do you like when books become movies?I really like book to movie adaptations because I like to see the characters that I love come to life.

27. Which book was ruined by its movie adaptation?I did NOT like the Vampire Academy movie. Did not. Not any likeage happening during that movie. None. Nada.

28. Which movie has done a book justice?The Perks of Being a Wallflower and TFIOS are my favorites.

29. Do you read newspapers?Not really.

30. Do you read magazines?I used to read them all the time but not so much anymore.31. Do you prefer newspapers or magazines?Magazines.

32. Do you read while in bed?I have an 18 month old little boy so that's pretty much the only time I have the time to read.

33. Do you read while on the toilet?Haha I'm not sure if I've ever read while using the bathroom.

34. Do you read while in the car?All the time. I read most of Confess in the car a few days ago.

35. Do you read while in the bath?Isn't that the point of taking a bath>36. Are you a fast reader?Depends on if I really like the book.37. Are you a slow reader?Uh, depends on if I really like the book.38. Where is your favorite place to read?Anywhere where I can get comfortable.39. Is it hard for you to concentrate while you read?Not if the book is really good.40. Do you need a room to be silent while you read?Not at all.41. Who gave you your love for reading?

My oh so lovely momma.

42. What book is next on your list to read?

I'd really like to read Abbi Gline's new book but I don't have it yet so I'm not sure.

43. When did you start to read chapter books?

I'm not sure actually.

44. Who is your favorite children's book author?

Does Judy Blume count?

45. Which author would you most want to interview?

I think I'd have a lot of fun interviewing Sophie Kinsella or Cora Carmack.